TULKARM, May 7, 2025 (WAFA) –Israeli occupation forces continued on Wednesday to demolish homes within the Nour Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm, for the third straight day.

Meanwhile, the occupation authorities issued demolition notices for 15 additional residential buildings within the camp. These buildings belong to the Zuhairi, Husari, Zendiq, Suboh, Salah, Abu Khamis, Faour, Hajj Yusef, Ghanayem, Ali, Fayyad, Aisha, and Saqr families. 

According to WAFA correspondent, Israeli bulldozers continued their demolitions in the al-Jami' neighborhood, leveling more homes and causing extensive damage to the vicinity. Simultaneously, soldiers impeded access for both press and relief teams.

This morning, several residents of the targeted buildings attempted to evacuate their belongings after securing coordination for entry. However, occupation soldiers prevented them from removing all their possessions, allowing only a limited time before the demolitions commenced.

Furthermore, a number of young men were detained, interrogated, and abused after being taken to military barracks inside the camp.

Eyewitnesses said that some of the homes demolished in recent days had not received prior official notification, leaving the owners surprised by the sudden arrival of bulldozers and the commencement of demolitions without warning.

On January 21, 2025, the Israel occupation forces initiated a large-scale military offensive in the northern West Bank. This assault commenced in the Jenin refugee camp and subsequently expanded to include the Tulkarm and Nour Shams refugee camps, among other areas.  

According to the United Nations, over 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced due to these military attacks, with many being forcibly removed from their homes under threat of violence. 

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